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About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of Hollywood's portrayal of Black actors and the Civil Rights movement, focusing on Hattie McDaniel's experience as the first Black Oscar winner.

Episode 6 | How Hollywood’s use of Black actors clashed with the rising Civil Rights movement, and how the first black Oscar winner, Hattie McDaniel, was caught in the middle. Learn more about the wonderful books, movies, and articles that made this season possible at dotlnotes.blog. Looking to get in touch with us with questions or feedback? Shoot us an email at DeathontheLot@hyperobjectindustries.com. Unlock all episodes of Death on the Lot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death on the Lot show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. A HyperObject Industries & Sony Music Entertainment production. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Civil Rights movement
• Hollywood
• Black actors
• Oscar winners
• Hattie McDaniel

Keywords

• Hollywood
• Civil Rights
• Black actors
• Hattie McDaniel
• Oscar winner

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